About The Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem
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A hub for all things STEM in PA!
As we grow, PSSE endeavors to continue to advance promising practices and programs, provide access to information, opportunities and resources, facilitate connections and partnerships, support existing and evolving regional STEM ecosystems, and influence policy and political advocacy.
Our vision is for all Pennsylvanians to have access to quality STEM education and career pathways to become tomorrow’s leaders, influencers, and problem-solvers.
The History of PSSE
Our Origins
Led by Judd Pittman, former Special Consultant to the Secretary of Education on STEM, the STEM Ecosystem movement begins in Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania STEM Coalition. The Pennsylvania STEM Coalition plants the seeds for:
- A common vision for STEM
- Monthly statewide STEM collaboration meetings
- Pennsylvania’s computer science initiative
- The expansion of STEM Ecosystems
- The formation of the PAsmart Initiative
- A review of Pennsylvania’s Science standards
The Formation of PSSE
Leads of recognized ecosystems along with statewide networks convene in Pennsylvania and become Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE). The vision of PSSE is to support all Pennsylvanians’ access to quality STEM education and career pathways and to empower members of the Commonwealth to become tomorrow’s leaders, influencers, and problem-solvers.
PSSE Mission, Vision and Values Approved
Guided by the Leadership Team, PSSE develops its mission, vision, and values while sharing expertise and resources with their larger membership with biweekly webinars, emails, and STEM policy memos.
Bylaws Formalized, Officer Elections Held
PSSE ratifies its first official bylaws formalizing its governance structure. Officer elections are held and the first officers are chosen from among the PSSE Leadership Team.
PSSE Welcomes New Leadership
In the Fall of 2024, PSSE welcomes four new members to the Ecosystem Leadership Team, allowing PSSE to facilitate connecting high-quality STEM education and career opportunities across all of Pennsylvania.
PSSE welcomes Central Susquehanna EcosySTEM, EPIC! Ecosystem, FrAY Ecosystem, and NWPA STEM Ecosystem to the Leadership Team.
Website Launch
To better serve our members across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem launches our PSSE website in the Summer of 2025.
Looking to the future, PSSE will continue to advance promising practices and programs, provide access to information, opportunities and resources, facilitate connections and partnerships, support existing and evolving regional STEM ecosystems, and influence policy and political advocacy.
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Our Officers
PSSE’s Leadership Team is composed of regional ecosystem leaders from across the Commonwealth.
Our Officers are elected by the PSSE Leadership Team to serve in these capacities for a predetermined term.
Our Ecosystem Leadership Team
The Ecosystem Leadership Team Map
Across the state of PA, the ecosystems that make up our Leadership Team are hard at work supporting STEM opportunities locally. Explore the map to find the ecosystem closest to you.
If you are a part of a STEM ecosystem in Pennsylvania and you are interested in learning more about joining our Leadership Team, click here to contact us today.
Grant Opportunities
PSSE provides links to STEM-related grant and scholorship opportunities for members of the Pennsylvania STEM community. Learn more about the opportunities offered to members of the STEM community here.
